Lessons Learned: KOЯN's guitar teacher, JR Goldman
Lessons Learned: KOЯN's guitar teacher, JR Goldman
By: dweaver3
Description: Bakersfield transplant strong influence in many ways
Topics: goldman, JR, Bakersfield, Korn, KOЯN, Bakotopia, Guitar, Teacher, lessons, Shaffer, Welch, Munky, head
Posted by dweaver3 Wed Aug 22, 2007 22:15:19 PDT
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Bakersfield roots run far and deep. If you’ve moved away, chances are you'll be back whether you want to or not, and if you go you’ll be taking a piece of Bakersfield with you. Guitarist JR Goldman is no exception. Though he now lives in LaVerne, it was with warm affection that Goldman spoke of Bakersfield and of KORN.
Goldman’s time spent in Bakersfield - about 20 years - spurred his own musical career both on and off the stage. As a performer, Goldman started playing clubs at age 14 with The Hit Men. At 17, Goldman opened for Stryper at the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium with his band Forced Entry. He went on to work with many influential producers and play with Tower of Power, Eddie Money, Monty Byrom and more.
Offstage, Goldman has taught guitar for 25 years - at both Front Porch Music and Stockdale Music while here in Bakersfield - with his most famous students being James “Munky” Shaffer of KORN and former KORN band member Brian “Head” Welch. As a friend as well as a teacher, Goldman’s musical skills and experience performing proved to be a beacon for Shaffer and Welch.
According to Goldman, Shaffer and Welch were serious about playing guitar and about doing something with their talent and music.
(One of Goldman's best students: James 'Munky' Shaffer of KORN)
“They had the drive to become good guitarists and they had the drive to become rock stars,” recalled Goldman. “They took themselves more seriously and took guitar more seriously. They have earned my respect. I’m so proud of both those guys - they’re good guitarists and great people, too.”
Goldman’s method of teaching is a concentrated version that requires student dedication through plenty of practice time and regular lessions. If you’ve got the guts, he’s got the skills to share. Goldman shared his wisdom and musical ability with Shaffer and Welch for about 6 months to 1 year, but their relationship has been long lasting and one of mutual respect. KORN members have frequently mentioned Goldman as a strong influence and a teacher during interviews and even offered a public thank you on a CD.
(Brian 'Head' Welch, formerly of KORN)
“They’ve done so much for me,” said Goldman, full of gratitude. “I’ve played with some of the greatest people on the planet but KORN has put me on the map. Continually.”
At Goldman’s Web site www.guitarbyjr.com Shaffer can be seen sitting next to Goldman recalling the weight of his former teacher’s influence.
“When I took lessons from you it really gave me hope … but I just liked to come and watch you jam,” said Shaffer. “He showed me and Head a lot of different stuff that helped us open doors that we didn't know were possible.”
Taking a four-year break from big-name performers and simplifying his life has allowed Goldman to enjoy low-key performances with friends and teaching guitar. However, recently an offer to play with former “American Idol” contestant Angela Peel has piqued his interest in getting back in the game.
Additionally Goldman is enthusiastically creating a series of online guitar lessons he will post at his Web site that can be accessed at any time - and for free. In the future Goldman hopes to develop an online conservatory with other musicians providing lessons for various instruments. Goldman has talked to KORN vocalist Jonathan Davis about his project and received Davis’ full support. Davis will contribute a blog to the site and there will be a link from the band’s Web site to Goldman's free lessons so that KORN fans can access the same teacher who taught Welch and Schaffer.
“When I talked to Jon about it he said, ‘You’re gonna have kids all over the world to teach,’” said Goldman - who said Davis is the softest and kindest of spirits and is “blown away” by his outlook on life and how humble he is.
While his focus and influence may be directed elsewhere, for Goldman Bakersfield will always be familiar and feel like home because “people I love live there.” Just as KORN manages to make it back to Bakersfield, so will Goldman.
As hard as it may be to leave Bakersfield, you can always take The B with you when you go - especially when you’re listening to KORN on the way out of town.
Goldman’s time spent in Bakersfield - about 20 years - spurred his own musical career both on and off the stage. As a performer, Goldman started playing clubs at age 14 with The Hit Men. At 17, Goldman opened for Stryper at the Bakersfield Civic Auditorium with his band Forced Entry. He went on to work with many influential producers and play with Tower of Power, Eddie Money, Monty Byrom and more.
Offstage, Goldman has taught guitar for 25 years - at both Front Porch Music and Stockdale Music while here in Bakersfield - with his most famous students being James “Munky” Shaffer of KORN and former KORN band member Brian “Head” Welch. As a friend as well as a teacher, Goldman’s musical skills and experience performing proved to be a beacon for Shaffer and Welch.
According to Goldman, Shaffer and Welch were serious about playing guitar and about doing something with their talent and music.
(One of Goldman's best students: James 'Munky' Shaffer of KORN)
“They had the drive to become good guitarists and they had the drive to become rock stars,” recalled Goldman. “They took themselves more seriously and took guitar more seriously. They have earned my respect. I’m so proud of both those guys - they’re good guitarists and great people, too.”
Goldman’s method of teaching is a concentrated version that requires student dedication through plenty of practice time and regular lessions. If you’ve got the guts, he’s got the skills to share. Goldman shared his wisdom and musical ability with Shaffer and Welch for about 6 months to 1 year, but their relationship has been long lasting and one of mutual respect. KORN members have frequently mentioned Goldman as a strong influence and a teacher during interviews and even offered a public thank you on a CD.
(Brian 'Head' Welch, formerly of KORN)
“They’ve done so much for me,” said Goldman, full of gratitude. “I’ve played with some of the greatest people on the planet but KORN has put me on the map. Continually.”
At Goldman’s Web site www.guitarbyjr.com Shaffer can be seen sitting next to Goldman recalling the weight of his former teacher’s influence.
“When I took lessons from you it really gave me hope … but I just liked to come and watch you jam,” said Shaffer. “He showed me and Head a lot of different stuff that helped us open doors that we didn't know were possible.”
Taking a four-year break from big-name performers and simplifying his life has allowed Goldman to enjoy low-key performances with friends and teaching guitar. However, recently an offer to play with former “American Idol” contestant Angela Peel has piqued his interest in getting back in the game.
Additionally Goldman is enthusiastically creating a series of online guitar lessons he will post at his Web site that can be accessed at any time - and for free. In the future Goldman hopes to develop an online conservatory with other musicians providing lessons for various instruments. Goldman has talked to KORN vocalist Jonathan Davis about his project and received Davis’ full support. Davis will contribute a blog to the site and there will be a link from the band’s Web site to Goldman's free lessons so that KORN fans can access the same teacher who taught Welch and Schaffer.
“When I talked to Jon about it he said, ‘You’re gonna have kids all over the world to teach,’” said Goldman - who said Davis is the softest and kindest of spirits and is “blown away” by his outlook on life and how humble he is.
While his focus and influence may be directed elsewhere, for Goldman Bakersfield will always be familiar and feel like home because “people I love live there.” Just as KORN manages to make it back to Bakersfield, so will Goldman.
As hard as it may be to leave Bakersfield, you can always take The B with you when you go - especially when you’re listening to KORN on the way out of town.
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Tue Aug 28, 2007 15:16:00 PDT
rock on J.R.
member jammin with The TEE MAN at front porch!!
...still miss the ice man!
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